• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Carefree Kitchen
  • Home
  • Recipe Box
    • All Recipes
    • Appetizers
      • Cheese
      • Dips
    • Breakfast
      • Breakfast Casseroles
      • Eggs
      • French Toast
      • Muffins
      • Sweet Rolls
      • Quick Breads
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Main Dish
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Pasta
      • Pizza
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Turkey
    • Sides
      • Potatoes
      • Rice
      • Veggies
    • Desserts
      • Bars
      • Cakes
      • Candy
      • Cookies
      • No-Bake
      • Pies
      • Flavored Popcorn
    • Breads
    • Sauces & Condiments
    • Drinks
  • Videos
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Box
  • Videos
  • Gift Guide 2020
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Breakfast

    Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake {Video}

    By Jill Baird · Published July 28, 2023 · Updated September 6, 2023 · 4 Comments

    Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake

    Sharing is caring!

    355 shares
    • Share
    • Yummly
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video
    How to make the best overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake
    The easiest Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake recipe
    how to make the best Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake overnight breakfast recipe

    Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast is an easy and delicious breakfast recipe that you can make ahead of time. It's the perfect sweet addition to your holiday brunch menu or for a cozy weekend at home.

    Jump to:
    • Easy Apple French Toast Casserole
    • Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake Video Tutorial
    • Baked Apple French Toast Ingredients
    • How To Make Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast
    • Recipe Variations for Apple French Toast Casserole
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Storing And Reheating
    • Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast Recipe
    • More Of The Best Apple Recipes

    Easy Apple French Toast Casserole

    As far as cooler weather breakfasts go, this Baked French Toast with apples and cinnamon is one of the coziest. It's filled with chunks of your favorite French toast bread, loads of apples, baking spices, and a buttery cinnamon sugar streusel topping.

    One of my favorite things about this apple French toast bake is that you can make it the night before. The next morning, just pull it out while you preheat the oven and bake away while you enjoy your morning coffee.

    If you are looking for more overnight French toast recipes, you may also love this Mixed Berry French Toast Bake, Coconut French Toast Bake, or Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast Bake.

    Apple Cinnamon French Toast Baked, apple french toast bake, baked french toast with apples. french toast apple casserole. french toast apple bake.

    Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake Video Tutorial

    Baked Apple French Toast Ingredients

    • French Bread - a large loaf of French bread works great, as does a large loaf of challah or brioche. Cut the bread into 1" chunks.
    • Apples - I like to use crisp, tart apples that will hold up well to baking. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala apples are all great choices. You can either peel or not - it's up to you. Then dice into ½" pieces.
    • Milk - you can use whole milk or 2% milk.
    • Eggs - any type of large eggs work great.
    • Brown Sugar - you can use either light or dark brown sugar. Dark brown sugar will give you a stronger molasses flavor.
    • Vanilla Extract - pure vanilla extract has the best flavor.
    • Baking Spices - I like to use cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves but feel free to use a combination of your favorite baking spices. Ground ginger would taste great, too. You will need a little more than 1 teaspoon total.

    Cinnamon Sugar Streusel

    • Butter - you can use either salted or unsalted butter. Make sure it is soft by either pulling out ahead of time to room temperature or warming gently in the microwave for about 10 seconds at a time.
    • Brown Sugar - again, either light or dark brown sugar will work. It just depends on the flavor profile you prefer. The darker the sugar, the more molasses flavor.
    • Flour - all-purpose flour works great.
    • Cinnamon - use your favorite ground cinnamon.
    Apple Cinnamon french toast, apple french toast casserole. French toast casserole with apples. Apple baked french toast.

    How To Make Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast

    1. Prepare the bread and apples. Cut your bread into ¾"- 1" chunks and add to a 9" x 13" baking dish that is lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Add your apples, too, then set aside.
    2. Make the egg mixture. In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and whisk well.  Add the milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and whisk again until all ingredients are well-combined.
    3. Combine the bread, apples, and egg mixture. Add the egg mixture to the bread and apples and fold together until all the bread chunks are coated.
    4. Refrigerate. Cover the French toast bake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-48 hours.
    5. Make the streusel. To make the streusel, add the room temperature butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to a medium sized mixing bowl.  Stir or mix with your hands until the mixture forms ¼" pieces. Sprinkle the streusel over the prepared apple cinnamon french toast.
    6. Bake. Allow the baking dish to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before putting into a preheated 350 degree oven. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
    Apple French Toast Bake, cinnamon apple french toast bake.

    Recipe Variations for Apple French Toast Casserole

    Try these easy recipe variations. Feel free to get creative and experiment with different combinations and ingredients to make your Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake uniquely yours.

    • Crunchy Topping: Add a delightful crunch to your Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake by sprinkling a mixture of crushed granola and chopped walnuts on top before baking.
    • Maple Pecan: Drizzle maple syrup over the finished Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake and generously sprinkle with toasted pecans.
    • Mixed Berry: Add a burst of freshness to your French Toast Bake by incorporating a variety of seasonal berries. Simply toss some fresh or frozen berries into the mixture before baking.
    • Cream Cheese Swirl: Create a creamy surprise by swirling softened cream cheese into the Apple Cinnamon French Toast mixture before baking.
    • Caramel Apple: Drizzle a generous amount of warm caramel sauce over the top just before serving.
    • Chocolate Chip: Indulge your chocolate cravings by adding a handful of chocolate chips to the mixture before baking. As they melt, the chocolate will create pockets of gooey goodness throughout the French toast bake, making it a truly irresistible treat.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you have to make French toast casserole the night before?

    Nope! If you don’t have time for an overnight casserole, just give yourself an additional 20 minutes or so to let the milk mixture soak into the bread chunks. After that time, just add the streusel topping, toss into the oven, and bake as directed.

    What's the best bread for French toast bakes?

    For French toast, you want to choose a sturdy bread that will be able to absorb lots of liquid. Some of the best choices are French bread, baguettes, brioche, and challah.

    How do you know when this apple French toast bake is cooked?

    Your baked French toast is done when the edges are lightly golden brown and it is set in the center. If you notice the edges are browning too quickly you can cover them with a little aluminum foil.

    Storing And Reheating

    • Refrigerator: store leftovers covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Freezer: freeze the unbaked Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake by wrapping well with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil and storing frozen for up to 1 month.  Pull the casserole from the freezer the day before you plan to serve and let it defrost in the fridge overnight.  The next morning, pull out to room temperature and bake as directed.
    • Reheating: reheat in a 320 degree oven, covered with aluminum foil, for about 15 minutes or until warmed through.
    Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake
    Print

    Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast Recipe

    Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast is an easy and delicious breakfast recipe that you can make ahead of time. It's the perfect sweet addition to your holiday brunch menu or for a cozy weekend at home.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour
    Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 342kcal
    Author The Carefree Kitchen
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 1 large loaf French Bread Challah Bread or brioche work too
    • 3 cups Apples cut into ½" chunks
    • 2 cups Milk
    • 12 large Eggs
    • ½ cup Brown Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 1 pinch Nutmeg
    • 1 pinch Ground Cloves

    Cinnamon Sugar Streusel

    • 6 Tablespoons Butter room temperature
    • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
    • ⅓ cup All-Purpose Flour
    • ½ tsp Cinnamon

    Instructions

    How to Make Cinnamon Apple French Toast Bake

    • Spray or grease a 9" x 13" pan with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Cut your bread into ¾"- 1" chunks and add to the greased baking pan along with your diced apples. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and whisk well.  Add the milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and whisk again until all ingredients are well-combined.
    • Add the egg mixture to the bread and apples and fold together until all the bread chunks are coated. 
    • Cover the French toast bake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-48 hours.

    Baking the Apple French Toast Casserole

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • To make the streusel, add the room temperature butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to a medium sized mixing bowl.  Stir or mix with your hands until the mixture forms ¼" pieces. 
    • Sprinkle the streusel over the prepared apple cinnamon french toast, then allow the baking dish to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
    • Bake in your preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.  
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, then serve with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and your favorite syrup.  Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 230mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg

    More Of The Best Apple Recipes

    • Apple Crisp- This has the most amazing crunchy oat topping.
    • Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread- It's perfect for a holiday or brunch breakfast.
    • Sausage and Apple Stuffing- It's our favorite around the holidays. 
    • Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip- If you're looking for an amazing cream cheese dip for fresh apples, you've gotta try this. 
    • Caramel Apples- These are step by step instructions to make the most amazing caramel apples. 
    • Apple Bread- It's super moist, tender, and buttery, with apples and cinnamon sugar swirled into each slice.  Top with our easy glaze and serve for a sweet fall breakfast or afternoon snack.

    If you’ve tried this recipe, please rate it and leave a comment on this post. I love hearing feedback from you. It helps me and other readers too! If you love Pinterest,  feel free to leave a comment and photo there too.  Also, if you like to share, use the hashtag #thecarefreekitchen on Instagram and tag me @thecarefreekitchen so I can find you and give your post some love. You can also find me on Facebook at The Carefree Kitchen. Thank you!!

    Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake

    Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake is an easy and delicious french toast bake you can make ahead of time.  This Overnight Apple French Toast Bake is the perfect addition to any brunch menu if you have a crowd to feed or a holiday breakfast meal.

    « Banana Cream Cookie Cups
    Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe {Video} »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lynn

      January 30, 2022 at 6:12 am

      Your video left out the brown sugar in the custard. I just noticed that when I looked at the recipe vs what you said in the video. I am getting ready to bake and I am sure with the topping it will be fine!

      Reply
      • Jill Baird

        January 31, 2022 at 9:16 am

        Oh shoot, sometimes I am filming and forget to record everything. Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    2. Lea

      June 28, 2021 at 10:22 am

      This was amazing! My kids loved it!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi! I'm Jill.

    I love sharing my love of food with you and helping you find easy solutions for all of your family's meals and delicious treats.

    Learn More

    Let's Be Friends!

    • Facebook
    • Instragram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    Most Popular Posts

    • christmas cookie recipe, egg nog cookies
      Eggnog Cookie with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting
    • cookie bars with lime coconut buttercream frosting
      Coconut Lime Sugar Cookie Bars
    • Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • milk Chocolate fondue recipe with white chocolate hearts in a fondue pot, how to make chocolate fondue. best chocolate fondue recipe.
      Chocolate Fondue
    • Candy Bar Cookies
    • winter fruit salad with fruit glaze, fruit salad winter.
      Winter Fruit Salad
    • peanut butter blossom cookies on parchement paper
      Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies
    • cheesy ranch potatoes on a baking sheet, cheesy bacon potatoes recipe
      Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

    Explore More Recipes

    Footer

    About The Carefree Kitchen

    The Carefree Kitchen is where I get to share my love of food with you! Every recipe is tested and approved by my family and friends. These recipes are easy to prepare, nutritious, and delicious!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    Copyright © 2023 · Privacy Policy · Disclaimer • Terms and Conditions

    355 shares